Staff Software Engineer - Full Stack

LinkedIn is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their DataHub team, focusing on full-stack development of their metadata management platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a critical system that helps LinkedIn employees discover, understand, and govern data across the organization.

The DataHub platform serves as the central nervous system for LinkedIn's data ecosystem, enabling data producers and consumers to effectively manage and utilize datasets while ensuring compliance and trustworthiness. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead architectural decisions and implementation of both frontend and backend systems, working with cutting-edge technologies including React, JavaScript, Java, and Python.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 9+ years of programming experience and strong expertise in full-stack development. You'll collaborate with teams across multiple geographies, including the United States and Ireland, to optimize workflows and enhance data ownership coverage. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on coding, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills.

Key projects include enabling role-based access for datasets, integration with real-time data processing engines like Samza, and supporting data quality initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to an open-source project with significant impact on data management practices both within LinkedIn and in the broader tech community.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll have the flexibility to work both from home and the office, fostering a balance that promotes both productivity and team collaboration. The role offers the chance to mentor junior engineers, influence technical decisions, and drive innovation in data management practices at scale.